by John Tullock After over a year of experimentation and observation, AquaLife has developed three new products for planted aquarium enthusiasts. They are LUSH, Phyto-Tone, and Evoke. Each has been designed to make life easier for anyone with a planted aquarium. Plants need light, carbon dioxide, and food (fertilizer) in order to grow and thrive. […]
Above images from left to right are AZOO, Tetra, and API pH test kits. The sample tested was a pH Standard 7 solution. We dropped the reagent separately, mixing evenly after each drop, and waited for the color change. […]
by John Tullock Could you use some relief from the winter weather right about now? No time or budget for a trip to some tropical paradise? Maybe what you need is a garden aquarium, tucked away somewhere in a gloomy corner of the house, to bring a little brightness and greenery into your life. Our […]
Azoo CO2 tablets tested. The results are in. The other brand did not bubble or perform as expected.
by John Tullock One of the most commonly asked questions I get regarding planted tanks goes something like: How do I keep it as simple as possible? While there really isn’t a short answer for that, here are some points to bear in mind when thinking about a planted aquarium with fish. Read More: CS […]
by John Tullock OK, you’ve decided to explore the fun and fascinating hobby of planted aquariums. Where should you begin? How to answer that question depends largely upon your expectations. Here are some suggestions regarding different ways to go and how to get there. Low Tech, Low Maintenance If you don’t want to spend a […]
Watch the video of the VIV Glass overflow. If you need a unique overflow without having to drill your aquarium VIV is it. Use it to surface skim and drain your aquarium to a trcikle filter or sump below. The unique design auto starts after a power outage.
The Special Edition Mignon has patented features, new packaging, a 3 year warranty only, and is only available from Sevenports. Available in the 60, 150. 240, 360, and 1000
by John Tullock Carbon dioxide is essential to plants, but a carbon dioxide system is not essential for some planted aquariums. Tanks with slow-growing, low light plants such as ferns and many species of Cryptocoryne do just fine without supplemental carbon dioxide. On the other hand, a large, brightly illuminated tank filled with fast-growing stem […]
